![Kentucky State University was chartered in May 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, only the second state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky.[1] During the euphoria of Frankfort's 1886 centennial celebration, the city donated $1,500 towards the purchase of land for a new college on a bluff overlooking Frankfort.
The new school formally opened on October 11, 1887, with three teachers, 55 students, and John H. Jackson as president.[1] Recitation Hall (now Jackson Hall), the college's first permanent building, was erected in that year.
KSU became a land-grant college in 1890, and the departments of home economics, agriculture and mechanics were added to the school's curriculum.[1] The school produced its first graduating class of five students in the spring of that year. A high school was organized in 1893. This expansion continued into the 20th century in both name and program. In 1902, the name was changed to Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute for Colored Persons. The name was changed again in 1926 to Kentucky State Industrial College for Colored Persons.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7262/80b239a0-cf4a-4e00-8ea0-fb6e64265ab6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium)
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9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (322)
"Hotel and staff were amazing."
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The price is P6,997
P8,233 total
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"Clean room, helpful staff, comfortable bed, very nice TV."
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"The room was clean and the staff was very helpful."
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The price is P5,004
P5,888 total
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5.0 out of 10, (182)
"It was great "
Francis
The price is P3,533
P4,157 total
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Frankfort4.3 km from Kentucky State University
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (673)
"Was very nice"
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The price is P7,435
P8,433 total
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Jan 24 - Jan 25
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington W - Versailles by IHG
10/10 Excellent
